cityhallJinsideJamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, Civic Center & Promotion, and Police & Fire Committees met in joint session Wednesday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Brubakken was not present.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:

 The committee recommends the de-obligation of Economic Incentive Funds for the CHS Project and to restore the 80/20 formula split between the City/County on Economic Development Projects as was in place prior to the CHS commitment.

The committee recommends adoption of the amended and restated Retirement Plan for the Employees of the City of Jamestown effective January 1, 2016. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said no major changes are in the Plan.

The committee recommends recognizing the Allen Staven Benefit as an other spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a Charity Local Permit with the event to be held February 7, 2016.

The committee recommends recognizing the Jamestown Bus Stop, Inc., as an other spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a Charity Local Permit with the event to be held February 21, 2016. Council Member Kourajian abstained from the vote.

The committee recommends approving the suggested selling price for City owned vacant lots for 2016.

An update was given on the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and Jamestown Park District. The item was sent to the City Council for further consideration at the February 1, 2016 meeting, after the agreement may be amended and finalized.

Mayor Andersen said the job description for the City Engineer’s position will be updated, and come before the February meeting.

Informational: Departmental and financial reports.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

No items at this time.

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

The committee reconsidered the request from the Jamestown Classic Car Club to install a banner hoist on the east wall of the Jamestown Civic Center.

Interstate Engineer provided a report on the integrity of the structure concerning hanging a banner and requirements of equipment. The mounting will sit atop a ledge, under the scoreboard, and will be operated by remote control. Two firms have provided examples from other arenas, and range in price from $1,850 and $2,200 depending on size and weight and torque requirements. Interstate Engineering will oversee the installation, by Jamestown Classic Car Club, which is constructing a prototype. Interstate Engineering is working with JCCC in the construction of the hoist.

Signage will be in place indicating the proper usage.

Civic Center Manage Pam Fosse has concerns about esthetics. She doesn’t see the banner hoist being used in other events.

The committee recommends approval of installation, pending on Fosse’s approval and oversight by Interstate Engineering.

 

The committee considered the repair / replacement of bleacher section(s) at the Civic Center. Pam Fosse said section three has motor problems, with parts being sheared off, and unusable.

Repairs are not warenteed and are costly, at $17,500, compared to replacement, estimated at $35,000. She’s requesting standard, and not cushion-back seats.

The committee recommends tabling until more quotes come in.

In the meantime the bleachers will continue to manually operated.

 

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE

The committee recommends awarding the bid for the purchase of a new side scan sonar/dual frequency tow fish, to aid in underwater searches, putting less people in the water, to Marine Sonic Technology in the amount of $40, 258, and paid for through a Homeland Security Grant.

The committee recommends redirecting a portion of forfeiture funds designated for the shooting range to be used for the purchase of external vests, which has an attachment for a camera. Chief Edinger said $12,000 would be used from the available $70,000 in the fund. Changes in uniforms are also being considered, using existing budget dollars.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Considered approval of the final project report for the Cell 3B West construction.

Interstate Engineering’s Darrell Hournbuckle said there were no liquidated damages stemming from the additional time on the project.

The committee recommends the change order, and waive liquidated damages.

 

The committee considered the replacement of the failed electronic hardware/computer equipment in the three filter panels for the 1961 and 1974 treatment bays at the Water Plant for an estimated $60,000 – $78,000.

The committee recommends declaring an emergency authorizing the repair of the controllers, as the system serves as a backup of the primary system and brings it into operation.

The committee recommends the creation of a Sewer & Water District to construct a water & sewer main in the 200 Block of 3rd Street Northwest.

Three homes in the block have an issue with the system.

Interstate Engineering has received two estimates, with a street option for construction.

The city will pay 25 percent of the cost. Special Assessments will provide the balance of the funding assessed on two homes.

The committee considered entering into an Agreement for Engineering Services with Interstate Engineering for the proposed 5th Street NE – Sanitary Sewer and Water System and Storm Sewer Improvements, near Gussner School, and the new TRAC facility.

The committee recommends entering into the agreement.

The committee recommends entering into an Agreement for Engineering Services with Interstate Engineering for the proposed 5th Street Northeast Paving Improvements.

The committee recommends entering into an annual Agreement for Long-Term Temporary Highway Closure with the NDDOT, rather than multiple times through the year.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.